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DR Moses Mwangi Thiga

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SUMMARY

Dr. Moses M. Thiga is a dynamic leader and researcher in ICT, currently serving as the Director of ICT at Egerton University and the Founder and Executive Director of the Savannah Digital Research Institute. With a Ph.D. in Information Systems, he possesses extensive experience in developing and implementing ICT strategies, overseeing projects, and formulating policies. Dr. Thiga is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the European Business Institute, teaching courses in deep learning, data science, and AI.

His research interests are centered on leveraging AI, IoT, and data science for impactful solutions in maternal healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate change. He has a strong track record of research leadership, having coordinated centers for Health Informatics Research and Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Thiga is also passionate about mentorship, guiding students and faculty in research, innovation, and grant writing.

A prolific author and editor, Dr. Thiga has published numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles. He actively contributes to the academic community through editorial roles in several journals. His expertise is also sought after in consultancy, particularly in areas of e-learning, ICT for agriculture, and digital talent development. Dr. Thiga's commitment to innovation and research has garnered him several grants and awards, highlighting his significant contributions to the field.

ORCID
http://0000-0003-1786-7439
ACADEMIA
https://egerton.academia.edu/MosesThiga
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moses-thiga-3882a931/
Researchgate
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Moses-Thiga
Google Scholar
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=XKoO9wQAAAAJ
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • PhD Information Systems - 2011 – 2014, Kabarak University. Thesis: A Location-based SMS and USSD Model for Mobile Advertising in Micro-enterprises.
  • MSc. Information Systems Management - 2010 - 2013, University of Liverpool. Dissertation: Knowledge Management in Kenyan Higher Education: The Challenge of Dissemination.
  • MSc. Statistics - 2005 - 2010, Egerton University. Thesis: Bandwidth Demand Modelling and Estimation for Different Types of Internet Users: The Case of Egerton University, Kenya.
  • BSc. Computer Science - 2000 - 2005, Egerton University. Graduated with 1st Class Honors.
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - 1995 - 1998, Mangu High School. - Grade A - (88 points)
  • Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - 1991 - 1994, St Martins Boys Primary School. 612 out of 700 points
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  • Information Systems 
  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Data Science 
  • Health Informatics 
  • Open, Distance and E-Learning 
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Policy and Science Communication, African Population and Health Research Centre (October 7-8, 2024).
  • Grant Proposal Writing, African Population and Health Research Centre (October 1-4, 2024).
  • Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) for the Sustainable Development Goals Forum, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (October 12-13, 2023).
  • Commercialization and Entrepreneurial Institutions Leaders (CEIL) Summit, Kenya National Innovation Agency (October 18-19, 2023).
  • Research to Commercialization Training of Trainers, Kenya National Innovation Agency & Victoria Ventures (August 8-11, 2023).
  • Technology Transfer and Research Commercialization, Kenya National Innovation Agency – Innovation Academy (May 17-21, 2021).
  • Research Ethics Training for Institutional Research Ethics Committee (IERC) Members, Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative, Institute of Clinical Research & The National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (2021).
  • E-learning Teaching on Online Teaching and Assessment, Kabarak University (2020).
  • Fundamentals of Bioethics Training, CBEC KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative (2020).
  • Communication Skills for Researchers, British Council, Researcher Connect (2019).
WORK EXPERIENCE

Director ICT, Egerton University – March 2023 – Present

  1. Developing and implementing ICT strategies aligned with the university's overall goals.
  2. Overseeing ICT projects, ensuring system availability, and maintaining security.
  3. Formulating and enforcing ICT policies, standards, and disaster recovery procedures.
  4. Managing server infrastructure, procurement, and maintenance of hardware and software.
  5. Identifying training needs and providing technical guidance to faculty, staff, and students.
  6. Communicating with and managing relationships with ICT service providers.
  7. Resource mobilization for ICT infrastructure and capacity development.
  8. Managing staff and providing regular status reports.

Adjunct Lecturer - European Business Institute (EBI) (Online) - May 2023 - Present

Teaching Courses - Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Data Science with Python, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning and Data Science in Real Life.

Founder and Executive Director – Savannah Digital Research Institute – June 2024 – Present

  1. Conducting innovative research addressing AI challenges and opportunities in Africa.
  2. Developing practical and affordable AI technologies tailored to African needs.
  3. Empowering individuals and organisations in AI development and entrepreneurship.
  4. Promoting inclusive participation in AI initiatives across African communities.

Senior Lecturer, IT – September 2020 – November 2024, Kabarak University

Teaching Courses - Artificial Intelligence, Research Methods in Information Technology, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Web Applications Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Cryptography, E-commerce Security, Cyberlaw, Privacy, Ethics and Digital Rights, Corporate and Computer Security, ICT in Nursing.

Curriculum Development - M.Sc Artificial Intelligence, M.Sc Data Science, and B.Sc Data Science and Analytics

Program Leader - B.Sc Data Science and Analytics and M.Sc Artificial Intelligence

Master’s and Ph.D. Student Supervision - Completed

Ph.D (4)

  1. Mr Peter Kemei - Ph.D IT Security and Audit, Kabarak University - 2024
  2. Mr Simon Ndogo - Ph.D Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - 2023
  3. Mr Andrew Kipkebut - Ph.D Computer Science, Kabarak University - 2022
  4. Ms Laura Cheptegei - Ph.D Computer Science, Kabarak University - 2022

Master’s in Information Technology (4)

  1. Malachi Manasseh - 2022
  2. Daisy Kiptoo - 2022
  3. Gladys Korir - 2022
  4. Anthony Musabi - 2021

      Master’s and Ph.D. Student Supervision - Ongoing

Ph.D. Information Technology (3) - Mr. Francis Komen, Mr. Simon Ruoro, and Ms. Lucy Abuodha

Master’s in Information Technology (5) - Mr. Mathew Ngeno, Mr. Collins Kiprono, Mr. Geoffrey Muhia, Ms. Karen Misoi, and Mr. Wilbon Langat

Research Interests – The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and data science techniques in maternal healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate change.

Research Leadership - Coordinator, Centre for Health Informatics Research, Coordinator, Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Point of Contact, USAID HealthIT project.

Mentorship - Training, guiding, and handholding undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members in leadership, research, innovation, authorship, and grant proposal writing.

Committee Memberships - University Senate, Deans and Research Committee, University Research Committee, Board of Postgraduate Studies, Quality Assurance Committee and the Institutional Scientific and Ethics Review Committee.

Director, Research, Innovation and Outreach – May 2017 – November 2024, Kabarak University

Key Responsibilities

  1. Strategy, policy, procedure, and guideline development and implementation.
  2. Capacity building for staff and students in research, innovation, and outreach.
  3. Overseeing innovation, business incubation, and commercialization.
  4. Overseeing outreach, partnerships, and research collaborations.
  5. Overseeing dissemination, publications, and research conferences.
  6. Resource mobilization for research, innovation, and outreach.

Key Accomplishments

  1. Established discipline-specific research conferences in 2018.
  2. Developed the Research Policy in 2019.
  3. Development and implementation of the RIO strategic plan 2019 - 2022
  4. Established the Ethics and Scientific Review Committee in 2020.
  5. Established the Innovation and Business Incubation Centre in 2021.
  6. Established the Centre for Health Informatics Research in 2021.
  7. Established the Central Rift Innovation Week in 2022.
  8. Growing the University grant portfolio over the years.
  9. Increased in the number of University peer-reviewed journals over the years.

Director, Kabarak University Online - February 2020 – June 2024, Kabarak University

Key Responsibilities

  1. Identification and marketing programs blended and fully online offering.
  2. Overseeing content development and instructional design for programs.
  3. Capacity building for all learners, faculty, and support staff.
  4. Identification, deployment, and customization of ICT systems.
  5. Provision of administrative and ICT support for learners and faculty.
  6. Quality assurance for online programs and systems.
  7. Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for the e-learning team.
  8. Managing internal and external stakeholders, linkages, and relations.

 

Key Accomplishments

  1. Participation in the e-learning task force for the revamp of e-learning in 2019.
  2. Development of the strategy for the revamp of e-learning in 2019.
  3. Development of the University e-learning policy in 2020.
  4. Development of technical and administrative e-learning guides in 2020.
  5. Establishing blended learning during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
  6. Accreditation of the University to offer fully online programs in 2022.
  7. Launch of fully online programs in 2022.

Research Associate – April 2016 – June 2018, Kenya Education Network

  • Awareness and training on KENET research e-infrastructures.
  • Discovering and promoting scientists in the KENET member institutions.
  • Monitoring and encouraging research activities in Special Interest Groups
  • Promoting collaboration between researchers in member institutions.

Ag, Director, Postgraduate Studies and Research - May 2016 - Jul 2016, Kabarak University

  • Coordinating Masters and Ph.D research
  • Organizing the University Annual Research Conference

Lecturer, Information Technology – May 2015 – August 2020, Kabarak University

Teaching Courses - Mobile Programming, Information Security and Audit, Business Process Re-Engineering, Software Project Management, Analysis of Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Web Engineering, Simulation and Modelling, Data Structures, Discrete Structures, Research Methods in Information Technology, Object Oriented Design and Programming, Cryptography.

Curriculum Development - Master of Science in Information Technology

Master’s and PhD Student Supervision Completed

Ph.D. (3)

  1. Kirori Mindo - Ph.D. IT Security and Audit, Kabarak University – 2019
  2. Faith Mueni - Ph.D. Information Technology, Kabarak University – 2019
  3. Mbugua Chahira - Ph.D Information Technology, Kabarak University - 2019

Master’s in information technology (3)

  1. Alex Kibet - 2019
  2. Evans Moancha - 2019
  3. Kirori Mindo - 2016

Master of Arts in Leadership (2)

  1. Petronella Njeri Gathu - 2016
  2. Paul Kamau - 2016

Research Focus – The use of emerging technologies in maternal health

Innovations – Electronic Voting Information System, University Timetabling System.

Part-time Lecturer - 2013 - 2017 - Egerton University

  • Teaching Courses - Introduction to Computers, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Data Structures. IT Applications and Management
  • Curriculum Review - M.Sc Computer Science

ICT Manager - June 2010 – April 2015, Kabarak University

  • Development and procurement of software systems for use in the university.
  • Overseeing hardware and network infrastructure setup.
  • Ensuring the provision of internet, communication, and other ICT services.
  • Recruiting, supervising, appraising, and capacity building of ICT staff.
  • Budgeting and procurement of ICT-related services, software, and hardware.
  • Establishment of Computer Literacy and CISCO networking courses.

Part-Time Lecturer June 2010 – April 2015, Kabarak University

  • Developing Certificate and Diploma in IT curricula.
  • Coordinating Certificate and Diploma programs.
  • Member of the university research committee
  • Coordinator of the student innovation exhibition

Systems Analyst / Developer - December 2009 – May 2010, Cooperative Bank (K) Ltd.

  • Developing and implementing Management Information Systems (MIS).
  • Developing, implementing, and documenting systems using VB .Net and ASP.
  • Report generation on SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server.

Project Manager and Senior Applications Developer - Jun 2009 – Nov 2009, Dotsavvy Ltd

  • Project proposal preparation planning, monitoring, and review.
  • Supervising website and systems development team.
  • Development of web applications using PHP, MySQL, and Apache.
  • Database design and development.

Web Applications Developer - Mar 2007 – May 2009, Nasiha Business Systems

  • Project proposal writing planning, monitoring, and review.
  • Supervising the website and systems development team.
  • Development and testing of web applications and websites using PHP, Apache, and MySQL
KEY PROJECTS

2024

  • Tensorflow Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Grant: USD 10,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Mama’s Hub Open Health Stack Bootcamp and Hackathon: USD 3,000 from Google Health, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Workshop on African AI at the AAAI 2025 Conference: USD 1,500 from Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Federated Explainable Artificial Intelligence Research Program: USD 10,000 from Data Science Africa, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • IBM Skillsbuild Academic Resources: USD 7,645 from IBM, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Africa 2025: EUR 4,000 from Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Africa 2024: USD 2,000 from IBM, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2023

  • Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Africa 2024: EUR 2,000 from Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Tensorflow Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Grant: USD 10,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • IBM Skillsbuild Academic Resources: USD 7,645 from IBM, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Google CS First Outreach: USD 5,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2022

  • Conference on the Development, Deployment, and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Solutions in Africa 2023: EUR 3,000 from Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Tensorflow Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Grant: USD 10,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • An Integrated Clinical Trial and Machine Learning Operations Model for Artificial Intelligence Projects in Healthcare: KES 1,500,000 from Kenya Education Network, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga, Dr. Pamela Kimeto, Ms. Daisy Ondwari, and Ms. Daisy Kiptoo.
  • Timetabling and Class Attendance: KES 500,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga, Mr. Philip Matunda, Mr. Ian Njuguna, and Mr. Emmanuel Changole.
  • Framework for Identification, Review, and Resolution of Ethical Issues in Healthcare Machine Learning Projects: USD 25,000 from IBM TechEthics Lab (Lab) - The University of Notre Dame, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga, Dr. Pamela Kimeto, and Mr. Jeremiah Fadugba.

2021

  • Tensorflow Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Grant: USD 10,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Computer Science Education Week: USD 3,000 from Cape Town Science Centre / Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Online Voting System Upgrade: KES 300,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga, Mr. Shem Kiptoo, and Mr. Vincent Chebon.
  • Early Prediction of Pre-eclampsia Using Long Short Term Memory Networks (LSTM-NN) on the Edge and Effectiveness of Low Dose Aspirin and Calcium as prophylaxis: KES 500,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr Pamela Kimeto and Dr Moses M Thiga.

2020

  • eHealth for Universal Maternal Health Coverage in Underserved Counties and Vulnerable Population Groups in Kenya: KES 18,106,000 from National Research Fund, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga, Dr Pamela Kimeto, Dr. Mvurya Mgalla, Mr. Emmanuel Kweyu, Mr. Steve Wanyee, and Dr. Mwirigi Kinagwi.
  • Artificial Intelligence in Health Workshop 2020: EUR 1,000 from Artificial Intelligence Journal (AIJ), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2019

  • Early detection of preeclampsia using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring using wearable devices and Long Short Term Memory Networks (LSTM-NN) on the edge.: USD 8,000 from Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga and Dr. Pamela Kimeto.
  • Conference Travel Grant: USD 5,000 from Kabarak University and (AI4D), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Google CS First Outreach: USD 11,100 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses Thiga.

2018

  • IST Africa Conference Travel Grant: USD 1,500 from Kenya Education Network (KENET), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Google Professional Development Grant for High School Teachers: USD 20,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2017

  • Africa Code Week Outreach: USD 1,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Google Infrastructure Grant: USD 17,500 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2016

  • IST Africa Conference Travel Grant: USD 1,800 from Kenya Education Network (KENET), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2015

  • Community Knowledge Worker: A Cloud and Mobile based Community Extension approach for climate change adaptation: EUR 20,000 from The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga and Mr. Simon N Ndogo.
  • ICT’s for Climate Change: KES 100,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • ABIRI: An SMS and USSD passenger manifest system for the Public Sector.: KES 660,000 from NACOSTI, awarded to Dr Moses M Thiga.
  • Google Computer Science for High Schools (CS4HS): USD 13,000 from Google, awarded to Mr. Kirori Mindo and Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Online Education In Kenya: A Situational Analysis: KES 100,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr. Betty Tikoko, Dr. Kageni Njagi, and Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • IST Africa Conference Travel Grant: USD 1,500 from Kenya Education Network (KENET), awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.

2013 & 2011

  • Google Computer Science for High Schools (CS4HS): USD 10,000 from Google, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
  • Knowledge Management in Kenyan Higher Education: KES 100,000 from Kabarak University, awarded to Dr. Moses M Thiga.
RESEARCH INTERESTS

Dr. Moses M. Thiga's research interests are primarily centered around the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to solve real-world problems, with a significant focus on Health Informatics and eHealth. Specifically, Dr. Thiga's research aims to leverage emerging technologies like AI, ML, and IoT to address critical challenges in sectors such as healthcare and education, with a strong emphasis on developing practical and ethical solutions for the African continent.

Key areas of his research include:

  • AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare: Advancing maternal health through AI (e.g., preeclampsia prediction via wearables), developing and deploying ML models for healthcare, addressing ethical AI and data protection, and integrating clinical trial and MLOps models.
  • Health Informatics and eHealth Systems: Strengthening health information management, promoting eHealth for universal health coverage, and leveraging mobile technology (mHealth) in healthcare delivery.
  • Data Science for Africa: Applying data science methodologies to generate insights and solutions relevant to the African context.
  • ICT in Education and E-Learning: Enhancing computer science education, building e-learning infrastructure, and improving digital literacy through outreach and development initiatives, including open, distance, and e-learning centers.
  • Mobile Technology and IoT: Utilizing mobile applications, wearables, and IoT for data collection and interventions in health and agriculture.
  • Ethical AI Frameworks: Developing and promoting responsible AI development and deployment, including ethical review processes for healthcare machine learning projects.
  • ICT for Climate Change and Agriculture: Applying ICT and mobile solutions to support climate change adaptation in the agricultural sector.
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

Books

  1. A Roadmap for the Establishment and Accreditation of Open Distance and E-Learning (ODEL) Centers. Moses M Thiga. ISBN: 978-9966-26-351-3. Published by Utafiti Foundation 2024.
  2. Essential Guidelines for Writing Scientifically and Ethically Sound Research Proposals. Moses M Thiga, Pamela Kimeto, Michael. N Walekhwa, Miriam Muga and Valerie Suge. ISBN 978-9966-26-345-2. Published by Utafiti Foundation 2024.
  3. A Handbook for Establishing Computer Clubs in Kenyan High Schools. Moses M Thiga. ISBN: 978-9966-26-213-4. Published by Utafiti Foundation 2021.

Book Chapter

Thiga, M. M. (2024). Large Language Models in Academic Publishing. In P. Yu, J. Mulli, Z. Syed, & L. Umme (Eds.), Facilitating Global Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in Higher Education With Generative AI (pp. 207-228). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-0487-7.ch009

Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

  1. Peter Kiprono Kemei, Joel Cherus & Moses Thiga (2024) Comparative Multidata Fusion Network Forensic Analysis Phase Framework for Managing Security Incidents. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science. Vol 6 Issue 10. e-ISSN: 2582-5208. https://www.doi.org/10.56726/IRJMETS62234
  2. Thiga, M., Kimeto, P. & Walekhwa, M. (2024). An Integrated Framework for Scientific and Ethical Review of Research Proposals. Journal of Research and Academic Writing, Vol. 1 No. 2, 35 - 54: ISSN (Online): 3007-5343, https://doi.org/10.58721/jraw.v1i2.804
  3. K. Kemei, Moses Thiga & Joel Cherus (2024) Examination Phase Network Forensic Framework for Identification and Correlation of Attack Attributes. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science. E-ISSN: 2582-5208. Vol 6, Issue 8
  4. Thiga M.M (2024) Generative AI and the Development of Critical Thinking Skills. Iconic Research and Engineering Journals. 7 (9). e-ISSN 2456-8880
  5. Thiga, M. M. (2024). Methodology for Risk-Benefit Analysis in Research. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation, 14(01), 1–15. Retrieved from https://journals.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/kjri/article/view/284
  6. Kiptoo, D., Thiga, M., Rugiri, P., & Kimeto, P. (2024). An Evaluation and Selection of Machine Learning Models for Blood Pressure Prediction. Journal of Information Systems in Eastern Africa, 1(1), 1–14. https://journals.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/jisea/article/view/318
  7. Steven Wanyee, Moses Thiga, Pamela Kimeto, Jacqueline Njeri and Nelly Nyaga (2024) Leveraging Google's Open Health Stack to Develop a Maternal Health Information System for Low-and Middle-Income Countries: The Case of Mama’s Hub. Journal of Health Informatics in Africa (JHIA), https://jhia-online.org/index.php/jhia/issue/view/23
  8. Ndung’u S, Ogema V, Thiga M, and P Wandahwa. (2023) Factors influencing the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices among smallholder farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya. Africa Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. Vol 23 No 10 https://doi.org/10.18697/ajfand.125.23400 ISSN 1684 5374
  9. Ndung’u, S., Thiga, M., Ogemah, V., & Wandahwa, P (2023) A Data-driven Model for Sustainable Deployment of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Kakamega. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation.13 (1). ISSN NO: 2410-8383
  10. Ndung’u, S., Ogemah, V., Thiga, M., & Wandahwa, P (2023) Adoption of Agroforestry as a Climate Smart Agriculture Practice among Smallholder Farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya. African Journal of Empirical Research. 4 (Iss. 2) 2023, pp. 1157-1173 https://ajernet.net ISSN 2709-2607
  11. Thiga, M. M., Kimeto, P., Kiptoo, D., Kithaka, J., & Sang, B. (2023). Challenges Associated with the use of Smartwatches for out of Clinic Blood Pressure Monitoring Among Expectant Mothers in a Developing Country: A Case study of Nakuru County, Kenya. Kabarak Journal of Research & Innovation,13(1), 10–24. Retrieved from https://journals.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/kjri/article/view/282
  12. Andrew Kipkebut, Moses Thiga, Elizabeth Okumu (2022) Android Based Multi-Lingual SMS Spam Detection Prototype Design and Development. Iconic Research and Engineering Journals. E-ISSN: 2456-8880 Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 1 July-2022
  13. Malachi Omela Manases, Moses Thiga, and Nelson Masese. Sentiment Analysis Model for Public Participation Forums in County Governments (2022). East African Scholars J Eng Comput Sci; 2022, 5(5): 69-76.
  14. Anthony Musabi, Moses M. Thiga, Simon M. Karume (2021) Implementation of a Blockchain-based model for Health Information Exchange in Maternal Healthcare. International Journal of Information Technology (IJIT) – Volume 7 Issue 6, Nov - Dec 2021
  15. Francis K Komen, Moses M Thiga, Peter Rugiri (2020). Designing an Artificial Neural Network Power Demand Forecasting Model. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Engineering & Technology (IJARCET) Volume 9, Issue 10, October 2020, ISSN: 2278 – 1323
  16. Kipkebut Andrew, Thiga Moses, Okumu Elizabeth (2020) Towards Multilingual Feature Engineering For SMS Spam Detection. International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science. Volume:02/Issue:08/August-2020
  17. Faith Mueni Musyoka, Moses Mwangi Thiga, Geoffrey Muchiri Muketha (2019) “A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system for preeclampsia management in antenatal care”. Informatics in Medicine-Unlocked, Elsevier. Volume 16, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imu.2019.100199
  18. Musyoka Faith M., Moses Mwangi Thiga, Geoffrey Muchiri Muketha (2019) “An Assessment of Suitable and Affordable Smart armband for preeclampsia Management in Antenatal Care”. International Journal of  Information Technology, Volume 3(6) 2019
  19. Thiga, M.M and Oguk, C. (2019) Electronic Voting System for Efficient Students' Elections (2019)
  20. Joseph Mbugua, Moses Thiga, Joseph Siror (2019) A Comparative Analysis of Standard and Ensemble Classifiers on Intrusion Detection System. International Journal of Computer Applications Technology and Research. Volume 8–Issue 04, 107-115, 2019, ISSN:-2319–8656Pages 107 - 115. DOI: 10.7753/IJCATR0804.1005
  21. Kirori Mindo, Moses Thiga, Simon M. Karume (2016) Implementation of A Scalable Zigbee Wireless Personal Area Network for Collection of Data for Water Billing. Mara Research Journal of Information Science and Technology Vol. 1, No. 1, November 2016, Pages 170 – 177
  22. Kirori Mindo, Moses Thiga, Simon M. Karume (2016) A Wireless Sensor Network Model Design for Water Flow Data Telemetry: Case of Water and Sanitation Companies in Kenya. Mara Research Journal of Information Science and Technology Vol. 1, No. 1, November 2016, Pages 158 – 169.
  23. Thiga, Moses M.; Siror, Joseph; Githeko, Jason; and Njagi, Kageni (2015) “A Use Intention Model for Location-Based Mobile Advertising,” The African Journal of Information Systems: Vol. 8: Iss. 1, Article 2.
    Available at: http://digitalcommons.kennesaw.edu/ajis/vol8/iss1/2
  24. Mwangi, R., Ngure, P., Thiga, M., & Ngure, j. (2014) Factors Influencing the Utilization of Voluntary Counseling and Testing Services among University Students in Kenya. Global Journal of Health Science. 6(4).
  25. Mutiga, M.W., Ndogo, S. N., & Thiga, M.M. (2014). How Apps Impact Farming Communities. ICT Update, Issue 77, pp 18 – 19. http://ictupdate.cta.int/Feature-Articles/How-apps-impact-farming-communities/(77)/1400182160
  26. Thiga, M. M., Siror, J. K., & Githeko, J. (2013). An SMS and USSD Model for Location-based Mobile Adverti International Journal of Computer Science & Engineering Technology, 4(7), 14.
  27. Thiga, M. M (2013). Addressing public service vehicle security Challenges using an SMS and USSD identity confirmation system. International Journal of Computer Engineering and Applications 3(3) 229.

Peer-Reviewed Technical Papers

Why Invest In ICTs in Agriculture? Potential for Investment in ICTs for Agriculture. (2018) Moses M Thiga, Simon N. Ndungu & Mary W. Mutiga. The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) ISBN: 978-92-9081-640-9

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS
  1. Nabaala, J. M., Saruni, D., & Thiga, M. (2024). Objective Indicator Selection: Data-Driven Approach for Transitional Data Collection Tools at NACSCOP. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Retrieved from https://conferences.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/dsai/article/view/180
  2. Owiti, T., Saruni, D., & Thiga, M. (2024). Malaria Commodities Prediction: An Application of Time Series Analysis. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Retrieved from https://conferences.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/dsai/article/view/172
  3. Thiga, M., Kimeto, P., Ondwari, D., & Kiptoo, D. (2024). A Model for the Development and Deployment of Machine Learning Solutions in Healthcare. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Retrieved from https://conferences.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/dsai/article/view/171
  4. Ndung'u, S., Thiga, M., Wandahwa, P., & Ogema, V. (2023). A Data-driven Model for Sustainable Deployment of Climate Smart Agriculture Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Kakamega. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Retrieved from https://conferences.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/dsai/article/view/21
  5. Thiga, M. M., Kimeto, P., Ondwari, D. and Kiptoo, D., (2023) An Integrated Clinical Trial and Machine learning operations Model for Artificial Intelligence Projects in Healthcare. Deep Learning Indaba Short Papers. https://openreview.net/forum?id=Owk10ZO90n.
  6. Kiptoo, D., Thiga, M., Kimeto, P., & Rugiri, P. (2023). A Gradient Boosting Regression Model for the Prediction of an Individual’s Short-Term Blood Pressure. Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Retrieved from https://conferences.kabarak.ac.ke/index.php/dsai/article/view/34
  7. Moses Thiga and Wilson Balongo. Establishing Innovation Management Systems: The Case of Kabarak University. Proceedings of the International Association of Science Parks 2022 Conference held at the Konza Technopolis. 30th and 31st May 2022
  8. Moses Thiga, Pamela Kimeto, Mvurya Mgala, Emmanuel Kweyu, Steve Wanyee, and Tooroti Mwirigi. A Remote Blood Pressure Data Collection and Monitoring System for Expectant Mothers. IST-Africa 2022 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2022. IST-Africa Institute and IIMC, 2022, ISBN: 978-1-905824-69-4, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications.
  9. Moses Thiga, Pamela Kimeto, and Daisy Collecting Blood Pressure and Activity Data Using an Integrated Mobile and Smartwatch  Application. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems. 5th - 9th October 2020, Nakuru, Kenya.
  10. C. Cheptegei, M. Thiga, and E. Okumu, "Challenges affecting the effective communication of PHI to non-medical users: A contextual inquiry," 2020 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), 2020, pp. 1-8.
  11. Antony G. Musabi, Moses Thiga, Simon Karume. Challenges of Health Information Exchange in Maternal Healthcare in Kenya A Case Study of Nakuru County Level 5 Hospital. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 5th - 9th October 2020 Nakuru, Kenya.
  12. Dorothy Bundi, Amos Kirongo, Moses Thiga. Digital Technologies as a Driver in the Provision of Universal Health Coverage. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 5th - 9th October 2020 Nakuru, Kenya.
  13. Thiga M. (2020) Increasing Participation and Security in Student Elections through Online Voting: The Case of Kabarak University. IST-Africa 2020 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2020, Pages 1-11, ISBN 978-1-905824-64-9, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications.
  14. Mueni, F., Thiga, M., and Muchiri, G. A Blood Pressure Monitoring Prototype for Preeclampsia Management in Antenatal Care in Kenya. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Translative and Preventive Healthcare 2018.
  15. Chahira, M., Thiga, M., and Siror, J. Improving the Performance of Network Intrusion Detection Based on Hybrid Feature Selection Model. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 2018.
  16. Maoncha, E., Karume, S., and Thiga M. A Web Based Inter Institution Model for Lecturer’s Teaching Workload Monitoring in Kenyan Institutions of Higher Learning. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 2018.
  17. Kilisio, M., and Thiga, M. Practices, Challenges and Approaches for Software Project Risk Management in Kenyan County Governments. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 2018.
  18. Alex KIBET, Moses M. THIGA, Simon Maina KARUME (2018) Designing a Blockchain-Based Smart Contract Model: A Case of Real Estate Industry. Proceedings of the Kabarak University International Research Conference on Computing and Information Systems 2018.
  19. Thiga, M, Chebon, V, Kiptoo, S., Okumu, E., and Onyango, D., Electronic Voting System for University Student Elections: The Case of Kabarak University, Kenya. IST-Africa 2018 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2018, Pages 1-11, ISBN: 978-1-905824-60-1, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications.
  20. Kirori M., Thiga M., Karume S., A scalable Zigbee WPAN for water flow telemetry, IST-Africa 2017 Conference Proceedings, Paul Cunningham and Miriam Cunningham (Eds), IIMC International Information Management Corporation, 2017, Pages 1-12, ISBN: 978-1-905824-57-1, IEEE Xplore Conference Publications.
  21. Thiga. “A Model for the Delivery of SMS and USSD Location-based Mobile Advertising using Network-based Positioning.” Proceedings of the IST-Africa Conference, 2016.
  22. Thiga and S. Ndungu. Developing Scalable and Sustainable ICTs for Agriculture: Lessons from the failed NALEP Monitoring and Evaluation System, Kenya. Proceedings of the 5th Annual International Research Conference, 2015, Kabarak University.
  23. Thiga, M.; Ndungu, S., “Utilization of ICT for agriculture: A case study of Kakamega county, Kenya,” in IST-Africa Conference, 2015, vol., no., pp.1-9, 6-8 May 2015 doi: 10.1109/ISTAFRICA.2015.7190569
  24. M Thiga, Siror, J. Githeko and K. Njagi. Factors Influencing the Intention to Use Location-based Mobile Advertising among Micro-enterprises. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual International Research Conference, 2013, Kabarak University.
  25. Thiga Knowledge Management in Kenyan Higher Education: The Challenges of Dissemination. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual International Research Conference, 2012, Kabarak University.
  26. M. Thiga, D. K. Nassiuma & A. S. Islam. Stochastic Models of Internet Traffic Data for Different Types of Internet Users: The Case Of Egerton University, Kenya. Proceedings of the 1st Annual International Research Conference, 2011, Kabarak University.
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  1. Employee of the Year 2023, Kabarak University
  2. Overall Best Researcher, 2023, Kabarak University
  3. Runner’s up Researcher, 2022, Kabarak University
  4. Overall Best Researcher, 2021, Kabarak University
TEACHING AREAS

Deep Learning with TensorFlow, Data Science with Python, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning and Data Science in Real Life. Artificial Intelligence, Research Methods in Information Technology, Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Web Applications Programming, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Cryptography, E-commerce Security, Cyberlaw, Privacy, Ethics and Digital Rights, Corporate and Computer Security, ICT in Nursing. 

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :

Master’s in Information Technology 

  1. Malachi Manasseh - 2022
  2. Daisy Kiptoo - 2022
  3. Gladys Korir - 2022
  4. Anthony Musabi - 2021
  5. Alex Kibet - 2019
  6. Evans Moancha - 2019
  7. Kirori Mindo - 2016

Master of Arts in Leadership 

  1. Petronella Njeri Gathu - 2016
  2. Paul Kamau - 2016
PhD. LEVEL :
  1. Mr Peter Kemei - Ph.D IT Security and Audit, Kabarak University - 2024
  2. Mr Simon Ndogo - Ph.D Sustainable Agricultural Systems, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - 2023
  3. Mr Andrew Kipkebut - Ph.D Computer Science, Kabarak University - 2022
  4. Ms Laura Cheptegei - Ph.D Computer Science, Kabarak University - 2022
  5. Kirori Mindo - Ph.D. IT Security and Audit, Kabarak University – 2019
  6. Faith Mueni - Ph.D. Information Technology, Kabarak University – 2019
  7. Mbugua Chahira - Ph.D Information Technology, Kabarak University - 2019
OTHER SOCIETIES
  1. Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) - Member No 88820
  2. Distance, Open and E-learning Practitioners Association of East Africa (DOLPA - EA) - EA 13/2024
  3. Board Member, Data Science Africa
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